Roshitha Warnakula
Fargo,ND
Summary
Passionate and fierce student advocate with extensive personal experience in educational advancement. Eager to apply over 15+ years of personal experience helping many navigate through academic institutes to achieve their academic goals on all academic levels. Has unique perspective as a former international student who navigated through complex academic and immigration challenges. Excellent understanding of resources, policies, and tools available to students and will assist students access all available options to academically succeed.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Food Services Manager
Hyder Investments
Maple Grove, ND
10.2022 - Current
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members who service of 700 customers per day.
- Facilitated effective conflict resolution practices to maximize team cohesion and performance.
- Planned for optimal resource allocation to maintain favorable expense ratios.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Managing Director
Miyagi Lanka Consolidated PVT. Ltd.
Wennappuwa, North Western Province, Sri Lanka
12.2012 - 05.2022
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization and turned organization profitable within 18 months of accepting tenure.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements and acquired new business relationships that lead to net profit growth of over 700% during tenure.
- Formulated and successfully presented over 20+ winning government contract bids to develop local infrastructure and agriculture.
- Oversaw all large scale financial decision making.
- Oversaw regulatory compliance and successfully lead organization through times of political instability and regulatory uncertainty.
- Spearheaded development of corporate responsibility programs that lead local business sphere.
Project Manager
Studio New Work
New York, NY
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Documented project progress to fulfill project requirements and establish traceability.
- Assisted in developing Organizational Process Assets during company-wide expansionary period.
- Effectively facilitated all stakeholder communication and assisted in creating project communication plans.
- Directly assisted engaging in productive communication with past and present clients such as Dow Jones, UNIQLO, and News Corp to retain business relationships.
Area Manager
Epsilon And Epsilon LLC.
San Antonio, TX
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
- Increased overall sales by over 40% through capitalizing on strategic marketing, product placement, and product presentation.
- Managed inventory and formulated policies and best practices protect inventory and reduce shrinkage.
- Interviewed and hired exceptional candidates to boost team productivity and operational efficiency.
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN 05.2018 - Current
MPM - Project Management
University of Mary
Bismarck, ND 06.2016 - 06.2018
MBA - Human Resource Management
University of Mary
Bismarck, ND 05.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO 08.2008 - 05.2012
Skills
Advanced problem solving
Other Experiences
President - Fargo Cricket Club (2018-2022)
- Spearheaded the development and promotion of cricket in Fargo/Moorhead area working along side the student bodies of NDSU, MSUM, local community and Fargo Parks Board.
- Established Fargo Cricket Club as a formal non-profit sports organization that adheres to the United States Cricket Council Standards.
- Lead Fargo Cricket Club to become one of the most successful and prominent cricketing bodies in the Midwestern region.
- Established cricket leagues and recruited players to grow the member count to over 200 members.
- Developed and introduced student cricket programs to local middle schools.
Fargo Cricket Club - Player (2014-2022)
- Volunteer Coached over 60 plus middle school students.
- Inducted to the Fargo Cricket Club hall of fame (2018)
Founder/President - Roshitha Perera Initiative (2018-current)
- Established non-profit organization that advocates and support underserved communities in North Western Province in Sri Lanka.
- Successfully raised funds to support educational needs to over 1000+ underserved school children.
- Successfully developed programs to support higher educational goals of underserved communities.
Timeline
Food Services Manager
Hyder Investments
10.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Project Management
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
05.2018 - Current
Project Manager
Studio New Work
06.2016 - 07.2017
MPM - Project Management
University of Mary
06.2016 - 06.2018
Managing Director
Miyagi Lanka Consolidated PVT. Ltd.
12.2012 - 05.2022
Area Manager
Epsilon And Epsilon LLC.
05.2012 - 05.2013
MBA - Human Resource Management
University of Mary
05.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
Truman State University
08.2008 - 05.2012